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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,015.12, 22,523.52 and 6,250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,015.12, 22,523.52 and 6,250.92 is: 9,376.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,015.12 : 22,523.52 = 6,250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,015.12/22,523.52 = 6,250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,015.12x = 22,523.52 × 6,250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,015.12x = 140,792,721.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,792,721.64/15,015.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,376.73

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